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Des Moines police say 9-year-old boy has been found safe

Police said 9-year-old Elijah Brown, who was reported missing around midnight Thursday, is being reunited with his family.
Credit: Des Moines Police Department

DES MOINES, Iowa — UPDATE: Des Moines police say Elijah Brown is being reunited with family and that he is "healthy and well."

ORIGINAL STORY: 

The Des Moines Police Department is asking for the community's help in the search for 9-year-old Elijah Brown.

Elijah was reported missing from the 5500 block of Southeast 14th Street around midnight Thursday. Police believe he left voluntarily.

He is 4-foot-5 and weighs 95 pounds. He was last seen in a black shirt and black pants with white lettering.

Anyone who believes they have recently seen Elijah should call 911.

Local 5 will update this story as more information becomes available.

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